Smart music for smart people
I regrettably missed local metal horde Thou plumb the depths of Black Sabbath's catalog at the North Gate Tavern, but I did witness a leaner, tighter Harlan debut the songs off their soon-to-be-released second album, Spiderette. Read more...
It's a wonder I get out of the house at all
I had everything lined up, a ticket for Friday's Jazzfest to see Richard Thompson, John Prine and Stevie Wonder all in one fell swoop when things fell through and I couldn't get out of town in time. Read more...
Banjo Masters, Songbirds and the Bass Drum of Death
There is plenty to get excited about this week, least among them is the unleashing of John Barrett's Bass Drum of Death on the Baton Rouge populace, when he opens for Dax Riggs at Chelsea's. Read more...
Home of the blues
I was asking a fellow patron of the blues earlier today how the Buddy Guy show went -- he was underwhelmed, but the rest of his party loved it -- and the subject turned to blues cities, and I asked, is there a Blues Hall of Fame, and if so, where is it? Read more...
Blues Week kicks off in style, and while I'm asking…
I went down to New Orleans this past week to catch Iron & Wine at House of Blues and while their spectral folk whisper has evolved to include dub and Pink Floyd in its intoxicating sonic stew, I found myself frustrated by two things. Read more...
More music, less coughing
I know it's allergy season and all, but next time someone as magnificent as the world's best classical guitarist David Tanenbaum rolls into town, bring a lozenge or get your coughing fit out of the way during the applause. Read more...
On being well-equipped
Last Wednesday, I caught two concerts at the opposite ends of the technology spectrum that both hearken back to my favorite cultural advancements of the 1960s. Read more...
Garage Rock, Wiimotes and Barbeque
Many a second or third pitcher of beer has been spilled over the question: Who is the best rock band ever? Read more...
Jazz in Baton Rouge exists!
The Spanish Moon continued pulling in the talent on their way to and from Austin's mammoth SXSW music festival this past week, the highlight of which was Wednesday night's packed house for Man Man, Blitzen Trapper and The Extraordinaires. Read more...
Kid Midi Wins the Spirit Stick
Not that live music is a competitive sport, but The Papercuts frankly outshined the opening act Beach House with their echo-chamber dream pop. Read more...